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by Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler III
An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.
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- Today28 min
State Week: A session wrap-up
Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new stadium was left on the table.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
State Week: The final hours
The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its spring session Sunday. But there are a lot of issues left to consider.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
State Week: Legislation moves forward as the session winds down
With about a week left before adjournment, legislation is advancing at the Illinois statehouse.
- 3 weeks ago28 min
State Week: Plenty of issues on the table
The legislature is scheduled to adjourn the spring session at the end of May.
- 4 weeks ago28 min
State Week: A status check on Illinois budget talks
Lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their session by May 31.
- May 1, 202628 min
State Week: Illinois seeks to hold ICE accountable
The Illinois Accountability Commission issued its final report into Operation Midway Blitz.
- Apr 24, 202628 min
State Week: Illinois' gameplan for keeping the Chicago Bears
A major piece of legislation made it through the Illinois House this week. But more changes are expected as the state tries to prevent the NFL team from building a new stadium in Indiana.
- Apr 17, 202628 min
State Week: Court orders release and new trials for two of the ComEd 4
The decision comes nearly three years after their convictions on charges that involved what prosecutors called a bribery scheme involving ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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